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Virginia Kiefer Corrigan, DVM, MPH, DABVP, CCRP, CHPV

Clinical Associate Professor & Director | Veterinary Medicine Administration

Specialization: Clinical Associate Professor & Director of Veterinary Technology

Overview

Virginia is certified in Canine Rehabilitation, Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine/Feline). Dr. Corrigan is passionate about the field of veterinary medicine and considers herself fortunate to be in a profession amongst the most caring and compassionate people on earth. She is currently enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania Master of Applied Positive Psychology program (MAPP), and is grateful to be learning how to apply the science of wellbeing and positive leadership to the veterinary profession. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going on long walks and hikes in the mountains with her 8-year old Golden Retriever, Tucker.

Research Focus

Veterinary education, human-animal bond, One Health

Clinical Focus

Companion animal primary care, hospice and palliative care, multimodal pain management

Teaching Focus

Communication, team-based veterinary healthcare, wellbeing and positive leadership

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A104D Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • MPH, Public Health, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech), 2016
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2010
  • BS, Zoology, Minor in Neuroscience, Miami University, 2006

Virginia Kiefer Corrigan, DVM, MPH, DABVP, CCRP, CHPV

Clinical Associate Professor & Director | Veterinary Medicine Administration
Picture of Virginia Kiefer Corrigan, DVM, MPH, DABVP, CCRP, CHPV image
A104D Veterinary Medical Center
2407 River Drive
Knoxville, TN 37996-4500
Education and Training
  • MPH, Public Health, Virginia Polytechnic and State University (Virginia Tech), 2016
  • DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, 2010
  • BS, Zoology, Minor in Neuroscience, Miami University, 2006
Overview

Virginia is certified in Canine Rehabilitation, Animal Hospice and Palliative Care, and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (Canine/Feline). Dr. Corrigan is passionate about the field of veterinary medicine and considers herself fortunate to be in a profession amongst the most caring and compassionate people on earth. She is currently enrolled in the University of Pennsylvania Master of Applied Positive Psychology program (MAPP), and is grateful to be learning how to apply the science of wellbeing and positive leadership to the veterinary profession. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going on long walks and hikes in the mountains with her 8-year old Golden Retriever, Tucker.

Research Focus

Veterinary education, human-animal bond, One Health

Clinical Focus

Companion animal primary care, hospice and palliative care, multimodal pain management

Teaching Focus

Communication, team-based veterinary healthcare, wellbeing and positive leadership